Escape From New York

Overview News Staff Review Comments Photos Trailer/Clips DVD/Blu-ray Director:  John Carpenter Writers:  John Carpenter, Nick Castle Cast:  Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Adrienne Barbeau, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence Released:  Friday, July 10, 1981 Length:  95 minutes Studio:  MGM Genre:  Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure Rating:  Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Synopsis In 1997, the island of Manhattan has been turned into the world's largest maximum security prison, a place where the worst of humanity is sent to rot. The U.S. Government finds itself in a major crisis when the president's plane crash lands in New York only days before a vital peace summit between major warring nations is to take place. The president survives the crash, but is taken hostage by the denizens of Manhattan and held for ransom. Only war hero turned felon Snake Plissken can save the day, and he is offered a simple deal for his work: save the president and live, fail to save him and die. The one-eyed bandit sets to work, cutting a path of destruction to the president that has to be seen to be believed. Kurt Russell creates the indelible character of Snake Plissken as no other actor could have. Wisecracking and cool under the very worst of pressures, Snake is the ultimate bad good guy. Purchase your copy of Escape From New York today at Download Escape From New York From Amazon Unbox Search for Escape From New York merchandise on eBay. Escape From New York Episodes, TV Listings, News, Photos and More Overview News Staff Review Comments Photos Trailer/Clips DVD/Blu-ray Escape From New York User Comments Login or register to post your comments, and let your voice be heard. Why Register? Flickdirect is powered by the community. Submit, discuss, and vote on which movie news gets seen on FlickDirect.com Be the first to learn about the latest film buzz with custom email alerts Interact with other members who share your movie likes and dislikes Share your knowledge and write movie reviews that benefit the community Lots of other great features Hey, why not, its FREE! Click Here To Register TODAY!

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